states: [colombia]
category: cultural
year: 1995
location: Bolívar Department
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: 9.2333333330, -74.4333333300
Founded in 1540 on the banks of the River Magdalena, Mompox played a key role in the Spanish colonization of northern South America. From the 16th to the 19th century the city developed parallel to the river, with the main street acting as a dyke. The historic centre has preserved the harmony and unity of the urban landscape. Most of the buildings are still used for their original purposes, providing an exceptional picture of what a Spanish colonial city was like.
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